Unopposed Queens Assembly candidate turns to GoFundMe for rent

An unopposed Queens Assembly candidate, Brian Romero, publicly pleaded poverty and launched a GoFundMe to cover rent and groceries while awaiting the November election; Romero, who left his prior job due to ethics guidance, previously earned about $106,000 as a legislative aide and says unemployment funds are hard to access, and he notes that once sworn in he will earn about $142,000 a year plus a $203 daily per diem, though he closed the fundraiser after media inquiries.